Human Rights in China

Human Rights in China is an association of Chinese students and professionals concerned with the violation of fundamental rights in China. On the anniversary of the bloody suppression of the Chinese democracy movement last June, we wish to call your readers’ attention to a letter which we plan to send to the Chinese government. Those wishing to join the hundreds of signatories in protesting the persecution of China’s voices of opposition are invited to write to Wan Li, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Conference, Beijing, or Ren Jianxin, Supreme Judge of the Supreme People’s Court of the People’s Republic of China, Beijing.

On the anniversary of the “June 4” incident, we again express our gravest concern for the fates of those who have been persecuted for their support of democratic progress in China. We hope that the Chinese government can abide by the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China, which acknowledges the citizens’ rights to assembly, association, and freedom of press and expression, and immediately release all prisoners of conscience, including Wang Dan, Ren Wanding, Wei Jingsheng, Wang Juntao, Han Dongfang, Liu Xiaobo, and many others.

We also hope that, out of respect for basic human rights, you will drop all charges against Professors Fang Lizhi and his wife, Li Shuxian, both distinguished scientists who are deeply concerned about the future of China, and guarantee their personal safety and right to travel.